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Over 95,000 rural Missouri homes and businesses across 90 counties could see expanded broadband internet access through the Connect America Fund.

More than 95,000 homes and small businesses in Missouri could gain access to high-speed internet because of funding from the Federal Communications Commission.

A total of $254.7 million will be distributed to 11 providers over the next 10 years from a recent Connect America Fund auction that was set to target areas of Missouri that otherwise would not receive economic assistance for broadband expansion, according to an FCC news release.

  • State government reporter for the Missourian. You can reach me at (417) 849-5427 or at kathrynhardison@mail.missouri.edu